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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 259.68 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 259.68 and 155.52 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 259.68 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/259.68 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 259.68 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 40,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,385.43/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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